In my Another Green Monday on the National Historic Preservation Conference, I didn't mention the cool events that are open to the public. While I'm awaiting more details on a few of the following events, it's enough for me too geek out, especially since two…
What did MTV DJ Sway do that journalists like Jim Lehrer, Martha Raddatz, Candy Crowley, Bob Schieffer couldn't? He asked the President a question on climate change. "Until this year, global climate change has been discussed in every presidential debate since 1988," Sway said, sitting…
It's hard to not look at Facebook and Twitter without seeing some pretty amazing images of Hurricane Sandy. In the instant pace of posting pictures, many are foregoing a fact-check. Mashable breaks down fake Hurricane Sandy photos flying around social media that actually weren't taken…
Reactions to Hurricane Sandy range from panic to classic New York defiance - and the aptly titled "Frankenstorm" since it's a fairly unprecedented monster. But there's no denying the timing of the storm as it bares down on the East Coast a week before Election…
Starting Tuesday, the National Trust For Historic Preservation's 2012 Nation Conference will kick off in Spokane. The theme this year is "Beyond Boundaries" and the event will explore preservation's boundaries, using our local stories as an example. The conference will include field sessions with hands-on…
Do you live in an apartment in the city? Then consider yourself a trend-setter. We've seen a growing trend towards Americans favoring communities with shorter commute times and more places to walk more than sprawling communities. It makes sense when the average American family spends…
As part of my ongoing coverage for the green side of election 2012, check out this report from KPLU on Washington's close gubernatorial race. If polling means anything, the results will not be decided on election day, November 6th. In fact, candidates Jay Inslee and…
The Washington Department of Ecology will convene its first Water Quality Standards Policy Forum from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, October 29th, 2012, as a video conference at Ecology regional offices in Bellevue, Lacey, Spokane and Yakima. The forum will be a facilitated public…
Whie I won't endorse a candidate on this blog, you can consider this a bit of an environmental voter guide to the Presidential race. But when it comes to energy policy, I'm not really excited about our prospects with either Obama or Romney - hey,…
We've all been inspired by TED Talks, right? A new series launched by The Onion takes aim at the popular TED Talks, a target that is long overdue. These "Onion Talks" promise to tackle the big issues as forward-thinkers offer the best and brightest ideas…
Calling all nature writers! As a reminder, the Inland Northwest Land Trust is asking you to show some local love with a poetry contest and the deadline for submissions is this Friday, October 26th. Two rules: Write an original nature poem about a favorite location,…
"This bold legislation put forward by visionaries in Congress returned control of our nation's waterways to the citizens of the United States as part of the public trust. However, today the concept of the public trust, the commons, is being quickly eroded by corporate polluters…
"I had that question for all of you climate change people. We just, you know, again, we knew that the economy was still the main thing so you knew you kind of wanted to go with the economy." That was Candy Crowley's response as to…
The Lands Council is bringing back a favorite event and they need your support! Help them plant 5,000 trees for the second annual "Reforest Spokane Day" on Saturday, October 27th from 9 a.m. to noon. This community event requires many volunteers of all ages to…
During the downpour in Spokane yesterday - that picked up more inches of rain than the last 86 days combined - you could see the runoff on in the street, entering drains on the way to the river. It was a sad sight. Here's a…
If you read this blog, you know I'm a huge Ronald "Ron" Ulysses Swanson fan, brilliantly played by Nick Offerman on NBC's Parks and Recreation. I feel like I don't get to reference him often enough but today is such a day: A public service…
The Spokane Regional Transportation Council is in the process of updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Horizon 2040. The MTP is a long-term, multimodal “blueprint” for transportation aimed at meeting the mobility needs of the area through the year 2040. It is based on projections…
"We have to prepare for what life could become in 40 years. We need to outline what is possible and what is impossible with the non-renewable resources of the Earth. What role will technological improvement play? Taking all this into account, what kind of life…
By now, I'm sure you've seen the Spokane Party Trolley. This 16-person bike is available to rent for people that want to hop around town, offering a safe, eco-friendly alternative. It's also really fun. According to KREM, owner Nina Kindem said when she opened the…
Round two of the Presidential debates goes down next Tuesday, October 16th at 5:30. If you watched the last one, I hope you shared my disappointment in the lack of environmental questions, especially given what's at stake this election in terms of energy policy and…
First, the good news: The iPhone 5 isn't as bad as previous phones when it comes to toxicity. So what's the bad news? The iPhone 5 still tests high for mercury and chlorine. It also contains trace amounts of bromine, which has been linked to…
Any plans tonight? Well, you should stop by Green Drinks! The fun begins at 5:30pm, Brooklyn Nights on 122 S. Monroe. There will be beer, wine, cocktails and probably the best sandwich menu in Spokane. For this event, Green Drinks is partnering with Save Our…
What do you do with empty phone booths? On the streets of Osaka, Japan, they are finding a new life in their urban landscape by rehabilitating phone booths as giant public fish tanks, courtesy of local group Kingyobu (“goldfish club”). The booths are even outfitted…
Have you ever heard of Council Connection? It's a monthly cable television program featuring Spokane City Council members as hosts. Even though the October edition aired live last week, you can watch it online and it's definitely worth checking out. Photo by Ben Tobin. For…
Pushing east on I-90 from the city, as Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Post Falls, and Coeur d'Alene form one contiguous metropolitan area, it would appear smart growth is a regional challenge. Too often, development requires residents to drive long distances between jobs and homes and…
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